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- A Tourist's View of IrelandLong, Professor Marcus, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 15 Mar 1956, 282-292 Speculation as to why people in the audience have come to hear an address on Ireland. A description of Ireland. What the tourist might see in Ireland. The Irish. The nature of the two religions in Ireland. The Irish attachment to religious institutions and the resulting tendency for their customs …Long, Professor Marcus, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 15 Mar 1956, 282-292 Speculation as to why people in the audience have come to hear an address on Ireland. A description of Ireland. What the tourist might see in Ireland. The Irish. The …Empire Club of Canada
- Is the Declaration of Washington an Answer to the Russian World Economic ChallengeDiefenbaker, John G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 9 Feb 1956, 199-206 "The Spirit of Geneva" dissipated in recent months. Threats and policies of the U.S.S.R. and Krushchev. The Cold War supplanted by hot economic competition. An economic offensive everywhere in the world. The stalemate brought about by atomic weapons producing a change in the world offensive. The Communists' new Five Year …Diefenbaker, John G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 9 Feb 1956, 199-206 "The Spirit of Geneva" dissipated in recent months. Threats and policies of the U.S.S.R. and Krushchev. The Cold War supplanted by hot economic competition. An economic offensive everywhere in the …Empire Club of Canada
- EgyptLinstead, Sir Hugh Nicholas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 1 Nov 1956, 51-58 What is happening in Egypt today. Why Israel, France and England are doing what they are doing. The crux of the present situation: the position of the United Nations Organization (UNO). Great Britain calling into question the whole structure of agreements, protocols, notes, schedules, undertakings that have been built since …Linstead, Sir Hugh Nicholas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 1 Nov 1956, 51-58 What is happening in Egypt today. Why Israel, France and England are doing what they are doing. The crux of the present situation: the position of the United Nations Organization …Empire Club of Canada
- Education and the Cold WarDuncan, James Stuart, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 10 Dec 1956, 123-136 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, The Canadian Club of Toronto, and the Toronto Board of Trade. The interest taken in education during the past eighteen months, and why. Canada facing an educational crisis. The importance of education to Canada's national strength and well-being. Factors impacting education …Duncan, James Stuart, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 10 Dec 1956, 123-136 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, The Canadian Club of Toronto, and the Toronto Board of Trade. The interest taken in education during the past eighteen months, …Empire Club of Canada
- Challenge of Our TimeNeville, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 4 Oct 1956, 1-9 Impressions of the Canadian theatre. The need for Canadians to support Canadian theatre in many ways. Canada's recent participation at the world famous International Festival at Edinburgh, and the importance of that event. Difficulties encountered in Edinburgh by the Canadians. The need for Canadians to continue to go and perform …Neville, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 4 Oct 1956, 1-9 Impressions of the Canadian theatre. The need for Canadians to support Canadian theatre in many ways. Canada's recent participation at the world famous International Festival at Edinburgh, and the importance …Empire Club of Canada
- Canadian Resource PolicyLesage, The Hon. Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 13 Dec 1956, 137-151 Increased awareness by Canadians of the country's natural resources. The tremendous post-war world demand for the products of land and sea, forest and mine. Causes of the unprecedented demand for Canada's resources. The effect on Canada. The result of unwise exploitation of some natural resources. The development of a new …Lesage, The Hon. Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 13 Dec 1956, 137-151 Increased awareness by Canadians of the country's natural resources. The tremendous post-war world demand for the products of land and sea, forest and mine. Causes of the unprecedented demand for …Empire Club of Canada
- Defence and the NorthCampney, Hon. Ralph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 12 Apr 1956, 327-340 How the times have changed, defence wise. Hope for permanent peace resting more and more on the growing unity and strength of the free nations. Dependency on the success of NATO. Canada's achievements and developments in recent years. The ability to adjust. The importance of national defence to Canada. What …Campney, Hon. Ralph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 12 Apr 1956, 327-340 How the times have changed, defence wise. Hope for permanent peace resting more and more on the growing unity and strength of the free nations. Dependency on the success of …Empire Club of Canada
- Australia RevisitedStewart, Andrew, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 1 Mar 1956, 246-257 A description of Australia. How it came about that the speaker had the opportunity to visit Australia as one of two representatives of the National Conference of Canadian Universities. 10 Australian universities visited. Education in Australia. The influence of the British tradition in schooling. Education as a concern of the …Stewart, Andrew, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 1 Mar 1956, 246-257 A description of Australia. How it came about that the speaker had the opportunity to visit Australia as one of two representatives of the National Conference of Canadian Universities. 10 …Empire Club of Canada
- You and Your DoctorRoutley, Dr. T. Clarence, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 5 Jan 1956, 149-160 Looking at some of the problems that confront people and their doctors—in the aggregate, problems of national importance to all Canadians—problems of health and happiness without which no nation can hope to reach its optimum of accomplishment. The great strides in social security in Canada. What has prompted this ever …Routley, Dr. T. Clarence, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 5 Jan 1956, 149-160 Looking at some of the problems that confront people and their doctors—in the aggregate, problems of national importance to all Canadians—problems of health and happiness without which no nation can …Empire Club of Canada
- The Narcotic Problem in CanadaReid, Senator Thomas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 16 Feb 1956, 207-218 The use and history of opium. Origins of the word "narcotic." The Narcotic Drug Act of the Federal Government. A look at several drugs: marihuana, opium (morphine, heroin and cocaine). Addressing the subject of heroin because it is the great drug of addicts, and it is the one that is …Reid, Senator Thomas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 16 Feb 1956, 207-218 The use and history of opium. Origins of the word "narcotic." The Narcotic Drug Act of the Federal Government. A look at several drugs: marihuana, opium (morphine, heroin and cocaine). …Empire Club of Canada
- The Present Day Spirit in FranceLacoste, His Excellency Francis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 19 Apr 1956, 341-359 One of the marks of a high civilization: the possibility of a people to claim two spiritual origins. Canada's privilege in this regard since our population is composed chiefly of two elements representative of the two strongest cultures of Europe. Canada's consciousness of this double origin, and how it impresses …Lacoste, His Excellency Francis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 19 Apr 1956, 341-359 One of the marks of a high civilization: the possibility of a people to claim two spiritual origins. Canada's privilege in this regard since our population is composed chiefly of …Empire Club of Canada
- So It's Dulles DitchwaterMoore, H. Napier, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 11 Oct 1956, 10-20 An explanation of the origin of the title for this address. The Suez crisis: a brief review of the situation. An answer to the question that is being asked of Eden's action in mobilizing armed strength and rushing troops, warships and aircraft to the Mediterranean: was it wise? The political …Moore, H. Napier, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 11 Oct 1956, 10-20 An explanation of the origin of the title for this address. The Suez crisis: a brief review of the situation. An answer to the question that is being asked of …Empire Club of Canada
- Ontario's Development and Economic ProspectsGathercole, George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 26 Apr 1956, 365-376 Singing the praises of Ontario. Some figures to show the spectacular economic expansion of Ontario in the last decade and a half. An examination of several indicators and factors including population, consumer purchases, living standards, immigration, capital investment. Various demands that need to be met, including sewerage systems to abate …Gathercole, George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 26 Apr 1956, 365-376 Singing the praises of Ontario. Some figures to show the spectacular economic expansion of Ontario in the last decade and a half. An examination of several indicators and factors including …Empire Club of Canada
- Modern BrazilBorden, Henry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 18 Oct 1956, 21-33 A twentieth century that perhaps belong to the New World—North and South America. Two countries destined to share an increasingly important part of the remainder of the century: Canada and Brazil. A shared handicap: they have not been sufficiently known to, or understood by, persons in other lands. Some amusing …Borden, Henry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 18 Oct 1956, 21-33 A twentieth century that perhaps belong to the New World—North and South America. Two countries destined to share an increasingly important part of the remainder of the century: Canada and …Empire Club of Canada
- Canada's Big League TheatrePatterson, Tom, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 15 Nov 1956, 72-84 The Stratford Festival. Some rather startling parallels with another major artistic accomplishment—The Report on the Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters and Sciences—the Massey Report. Some recommendations of that report. Some achievements of the Stratford Festival. Funding and support for the Festival. Reasons for the success of …Patterson, Tom, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 15 Nov 1956, 72-84 The Stratford Festival. Some rather startling parallels with another major artistic accomplishment—The Report on the Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters and Sciences—the Massey Report. Some recommendations …Empire Club of Canada
- A World Without FrontiersJarvis, Alan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 6 Dec 1956, 111-122 A change in the entire climate of opinion in Canada between 1938 and now with regard to the Arts and financial support for the Arts. The importance of culture and cultural resources. Evidence of Canada's coming of age culturally. Some details of the art that can be seen and enjoyed …Jarvis, Alan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 6 Dec 1956, 111-122 A change in the entire climate of opinion in Canada between 1938 and now with regard to the Arts and financial support for the Arts. The importance of culture and …Empire Club of Canada
- Mr. SpeakerBeaudoin, The Hon. L. Rene, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 25 Oct 1956, 34-50 The history of the Speakership in England from its medieval beginning to the present modern age, following the evolution of the English Parliament itself. The Speaker in England today. Differences between the Speaker's position in England, and in Canada. Instances when a Speaker has taken part in a debate. Guaranteeing …Beaudoin, The Hon. L. Rene, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 25 Oct 1956, 34-50 The history of the Speakership in England from its medieval beginning to the present modern age, following the evolution of the English Parliament itself. The Speaker in England today. Differences …Empire Club of Canada
- Foreign Policy of IndiaRauf, Dr. M.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 12 Jan 1956, 161-168 Illuminating the new age ahead of us. The great interest in the economic activities in India. India's food situation, her effort to create new industries, her Five-Year Plan and other like subjects better appreciated than her foreign policy. Details of India's foreign policy and reasons for it. Some characteristics of …Rauf, Dr. M.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 12 Jan 1956, 161-168 Illuminating the new age ahead of us. The great interest in the economic activities in India. India's food situation, her effort to create new industries, her Five-Year Plan and other …Empire Club of Canada
- Aluminium Limited and International TradeDavis, Nathanael V., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 2 Feb 1956, 189-198 Shareholders of the speaker's company in Toronto and Montreal. Toronto's links with the aluminum industry. The subject of Aluminium Limited's growth and its position in international trade. The story of a group of companies, originally small subsidiaries of an American company, coming of age 27 years ago as an independent …Davis, Nathanael V., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 2 Feb 1956, 189-198 Shareholders of the speaker's company in Toronto and Montreal. Toronto's links with the aluminum industry. The subject of Aluminium Limited's growth and its position in international trade. The story of …Empire Club of Canada
- Back From RussiaMcEachern, Ronald A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 22 Nov 1956, 85-98 A travel story. How the speaker came to go to Russia. The open Russian door for the first time since the Second World War. Some facts about the Communist world. A detailed description of the speaker's trip, which included the following topics. Foreign visitors to Russia; tourism; the food; taking …McEachern, Ronald A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 22 Nov 1956, 85-98 A travel story. How the speaker came to go to Russia. The open Russian door for the first time since the Second World War. Some facts about the Communist world. …Empire Club of Canada